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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,375.73, 4,663.06 and 3,061.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,375.73, 4,663.06 and 3,061.35 is: 4,228.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,375.73 : 4,663.06 = 3,061.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,375.73/4,663.06 = 3,061.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,375.73x = 4,663.06 × 3,061.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,375.73x = 14,275,258.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,275,258.73/3,375.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,228.79

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